Campus & Student Life at University of Wisconsin - Stout

Home to about 6,889 undergraduates in 2020, UW - Stout is a public university located in Menomonie, Wisconsin. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, UW - Stout offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UW - Stout can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UW - Stout Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

UW - Stout Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 8.0% of the student population at UW - Stout. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UW - Stout Disability Services.

UW - Stout for the Military

While not a "service academy", UW - Stout does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UW - Stout Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UW - Stout for Veterans Guide.

UW - Stout offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, UW - Stout does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Wisconsin - Stout

UW - Stout offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Wisconsin - Stout

There were 6,889 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 5,593 (81.2%). Part-time attendance was 1,296 (18.8%).

University of Wisconsin - Stout is Ranked #1,558 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UW - Stout is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank UW - Stout #1558 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UW - Stout by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UW - Stout Diversity Guide.

University of Wisconsin - Stout Competes in the NCAA

UW - Stout has a total of 511 student athletes, 297 men and 214 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Wisconsin - Stout Athletics